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Being intelligent social predators, the Red Gryph www.deviantart.com/mrcreator30… was an excellent candidate for domestication by humans. It is believed that the truly domestic gryphons appeared much later than the dog, but have managed to gain a great degree of popularity. As with most domesticated species, there are a wide variety of gryphon breeds, specially engineered for different appearances and purposes.

A. Ginger Gryph - a very standard domestic Gryph, not too dissimilar to it's wild ancestors, this breed is known for it's very even temperament and fierce loyalty to those it considers it's pack. Initially bred for famers to ward of attacks from wild animals, their ability to socialise well with other Gryph breeds and other species has made them a vey popular choice of family pets.
B. Ferntail or False Hippogryph - as soon as the gryphon was domesticated, it was only a matter of time before vanity breeds - bred specifically for decoration - would appear. The Ferntail is a good example of such. The ancestral horns have been expanded into a decorative antlered frill, the legs are lengthened and the tail has several large plumes, turning it into a "flag", used for intimidation and display. This breed is a weak flyer but a fast runner, although it rarely has to move very quickly as they are mostly native to fancy estates, far removed from the dangers of the wild.
C. Common Town Gryph - Common in urban areas, the Town Gryph is a relatively large and hardy breed popular for their soft and docile nature, a veritable gentle giant of sorts. This breed lacks wings, instead possessing a spur in place of the wing finger. Unlike other wingless gryphs, however, the Town Gryph's spurs are blunt, used more for cleaning than defence. This breed is perfect for families with children and can live for decades - it is not unheard of to hear of town gryphs that have been with families for multiple generations.
D. Onyx Keythong - An intimidating breed with a bad reputation, the Onyx Keythong is another wingless Gryph, primarily bred as a guard animal. Jet-black, with a huge heavy head frill and spurs like ice picks, it is an intimidating sight to behold. It's long legs can carry the creature at high speeds for long durations and their night vision is second-to-none amongst domestic gryphs. They are a common occurrence in underground fighting rings, where they are pitted against smaller gryphs, dogs, each other and even humans, often to horrific, bloody results. While definitely dangerous if not kept right, with the correct care and respect, this breed can be just as good a pet as any other Gryph breed, but they are often sadly abused and poorly trained, and as a result are basically illegal to own in many counties.

Description
Being intelligent social predators, the Red Gryph www.deviantart.com/mrcreator30… was an excellent candidate for domestication by humans. It is believed that the truly domestic gryphons appeared much later than the dog, but have managed to gain a great degree of popularity. As with most domesticated species, there are a wide variety of gryphon breeds, specially engineered for different appearances and purposes.

A. Ginger Gryph - a very standard domestic Gryph, not too dissimilar to it's wild ancestors, this breed is known for it's very even temperament and fierce loyalty to those it considers it's pack. Initially bred for famers to ward of attacks from wild animals, their ability to socialise well with other Gryph breeds and other species has made them a vey popular choice of family pets.
B. Ferntail or False Hippogryph - as soon as the gryphon was domesticated, it was only a matter of time before vanity breeds - bred specifically for decoration - would appear. The Ferntail is a good example of such. The ancestral horns have been expanded into a decorative antlered frill, the legs are lengthened and the tail has several large plumes, turning it into a "flag", used for intimidation and display. This breed is a weak flyer but a fast runner, although it rarely has to move very quickly as they are mostly native to fancy estates, far removed from the dangers of the wild.
C. Common Town Gryph - Common in urban areas, the Town Gryph is a relatively large and hardy breed popular for their soft and docile nature, a veritable gentle giant of sorts. This breed lacks wings, instead possessing a spur in place of the wing finger. Unlike other wingless gryphs, however, the Town Gryph's spurs are blunt, used more for cleaning than defence. This breed is perfect for families with children and can live for decades - it is not unheard of to hear of town gryphs that have been with families for multiple generations.
D. Onyx Keythong - An intimidating breed with a bad reputation, the Onyx Keythong is another wingless Gryph, primarily bred as a guard animal. Jet-black, with a huge heavy head frill and spurs like ice picks, it is an intimidating sight to behold. It's long legs can carry the creature at high speeds for long durations and their night vision is second-to-none amongst domestic gryphs. They are a common occurrence in underground fighting rings, where they are pitted against smaller gryphs, dogs, each other and even humans, often to horrific, bloody results. While definitely dangerous if not kept right, with the correct care and respect, this breed can be just as good a pet as any other Gryph breed, but they are often sadly abused and poorly trained, and as a result are basically illegal to own in many counties.